Interview with Hardik Shah, CEO and Managing Director - Prakash Software Solutions Pvt

Hardik Shah  

CEO and Managing Director, Prakash Software Solutions

Give us a quick overview on Prakash Software Solutions Pvt. When and how did you begin this journey and what were your motives to be successful in web and software development?

We are a trusted software development company in the IT industry, dedicated to creating efficiency – driven software solutions, products and platforms.

We are a team of enthusiastic software engineers, technology experts and analysts who are making a mark in the software industry by enabling businesses with solutions that actually work, where we think along with you.


What is your role in the management and development of Prakash Software Solutions Pvt?

I am the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Prakash Software Solutions Pvt Ltd. I share my contributions to sales, marketing and business thinking.


Tell us about your biggest achievement in the industry

We have achieved a handful of awards and recognition during our tenure. We are a Microsoft Gold Partner in Cloud and Application development. Apart from this, we have been ranked in the Top Microsoft SharePoint Consultants by one of the popular review platforms of IT service providers. Furthermore, we are bringing software products in AI and IoT to take our solutions to a whole new level.


How do you schedule the development phases of website and software to promise the timeline to your clients?

We strongly believe & practice Agile Development Methodologies for custom application development. Clients get ample visibility into the development process & progress on a real time basis. We have now introduced DevOps to reach out to bigger projects and bring better process and best practices in development. We use the latest collaboration and communication tools like JIRA, Asana or Slack.


How do you help your clients in choosing the right yet profitable platform for software development?

At Prakash, we ensure that we prepare the solution architecture and understand the scope of work in detail, so that platform suggestions are accurate and budgets are managed well.

Our experts follow the best development practices and ensure that projects remain as flexible as possible. We make sure that your objectives are met and revenue increases or operations are optimized.


How do you scheme your pricing model? How do you fix your budget?

An engagement model is a framework that defines collaboration between a client and an outsourcing vendor. It determines a level of control and responsibility, as well as provides a basis for long term development. There is no “best” universal model to match every company`s needs. We recommend the model for engagement looking into the scope of work. We offer fixed, T&M & dedicated team models for engagement.


How helpful are the websites and software developed by your team, for enhancing your clients’ business?

The combination of the knowledge that software engineers contribute and the experience that Prakash Software as a company holds, we define our solutions in a way that adds value to our client’s business. Where we don’t’ just think along with them but also help them in finding ways to bring more revenue through our solutions. We are keen problem solvers and innovators who innovate to meet business objectives, and thus we have enabled many businesses to expand globally, automate their processes and enable to perform better and increase their revenue.


What according to you are the best practices to attain client satisfaction?

Continuous attention to good design and technical excellence enhances agility. The integrity and quality of the code used in various programming languages speeds up the development time. Our clients are happy because we deliver in time and speedily. We are about quality but we also help them think otherwise, where our business insights help them grow as a business/ company.


How do you update your business system to be in pace with the technological advancements?

Well, we first analyze objectives and then update our systems. We keep up with the latest in technology trends and tools that enable us to stay at par with the industry standards. Our experts are trained in intervals to upskill and managers are trained to use the latest tools. We are explorers, so we keep experimenting with new technologies and learning new things that come to the technology industry.


What are your thoughts about AR, VR and Internet of Things (IoT)?

I think they are what will define IT industry in the coming times. It is already here; we are only evolving now. We are in fact now working on products and solutions and offer that as a part of our services. I believe, these technology concepts have great potential and with good ideas, these can take software solutions to a whole new level. We are quite excited to indulge in such projects.


What do you think will be the future of web technology?

In future, the web will be driven by front end, as we observe. Slowly and gradually, front end is taking the importance. Automation is the key and thus, digital transformation is at its peak. New and interesting frameworks are in play, and we are in the playground to experiment. Let’s see how it goes from here.